Kristy Alpert is a travel, food, and lifestyle journalist. She was a food writer and restaurant critic in Dallas, Texas, prior to moving to Germany. She now travels the globe in search of captivating stories and remarkable recipes. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Esquire, Men’s Health, American Way, Refinery29, The New York Daily News, Modern Luxury, and more. Despite her appreciation for German cuisine, she would give anything for a legit street taco.